Author: Huw Jones
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UniFi Parental Controls: Keeping Children Safe Online
UniFi parental controls offer powerful network-level tools for keeping children safer online, but they aren’t magic. This guide walks through a real-world UniFi setup, explaining what works well, where the limits are, and how to combine Wi-Fi controls, DNS filtering, schedules, and device management for practical home protection.
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Why I Replaced a Hikvision Doorbell with UniFi Doorbell Lite
After years of using a reliable Hikvision video doorbell at home, I replaced it with the UniFi Doorbell Lite to better integrate with my UniFi Protect system. In this article, I explain the differences in experience, app usability, hardware requirements, and why the UniFi option now makes more sense for my setup.
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UniFi AP Placement: Where to Mount Access Points for Best WiFi
UniFi AP placement is one of the most important — and most misunderstood — factors in achieving reliable Wi-Fi performance. Poor coverage, dead spots, and inconsistent speeds rarely stem from internet speed or faulty hardware. In most cases, the problem comes down to where the access point is installed. Ideally, we’d run network cabling wherever we…
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UniFi 5G Max OuTDOOR Review: High-Performance 5G Backup Internet for Home & Small Business
A real-world look at the UniFi 5G Max Outdoor, covering setup, UK 5G band support, failover behaviour, CGNAT considerations and ongoing SIM costs.
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Why More Expensive Wi-Fi Routers and Access Points Don’t Increase Range
Jump to the relevant section Why Buying Bigger Hardware Doesn’t Fix Coverage Wi-Fi range vs router power is one of the most misunderstood topics in home networking. When coverage is poor, it’s easy to assume the solution is to buy a bigger, more expensive router or access point and expect the signal to travel further as…
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Replacing the Power Supply in a UniFi US-16-150W Switch (And What Went Wrong)
In this project, I attempt to replace the power supply in a Ubiquiti UniFi US-16-150W switch. The repair itself went smoothly, the switch powered up and was successfully adopted — but a lack of mechanical fixing led to an unexpected failure. This article walks through the process, what worked, what didn’t, and the lessons learned.
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The UniFi WiFi Speed Fix That Most People Miss
A simple UniFi setting can dramatically improve your Wi-Fi speeds. In this guide, we explain how increasing 5 GHz channel width affects real-world performance, when it makes sense to use 80 MHz or even 160 MHz, and how modern UniFi access points automatically manage interference — including what changes with Wi-Fi 7.
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Ubiquiti AI Turret vs G6 Turret: UniFi Protect Camera Comparison (2025)
A real-world comparison of the Ubiquiti AI Turret and G6 Turret cameras, covering image quality, night vision, AI detections, and value to help you choose the right UniFi Protect camera.
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THE STATE OF UK FIBRE TO THE HOME IN 2025
The UK’s full-fibre rollout looks impressive on paper, but the reality is far more complex. This deep dive explores where the rollout really stands in 2025, why alt-nets are under pressure, how government funding has shifted, and what realistic broadband options — from FTTP and 5G to Starlink and leased lines — actually make sense…
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Unifi Protect Viewport vs Apple TV – the upgrade you didn’t know you needed
Thinking about upgrading your UniFi Protect display setup? The Viewport and the Apple TV 4K offer two very different experiences. This guide breaks down the real-world differences, performance, and usability so you can decide whether sticking with the Viewport or switching to Apple TV is the upgrade you didn’t realise you needed.